Obs. [ad. L. alytarcha a superintendent of the games, ad. Gr. ἀλυτάρχης, f. ἀλύτ-ης police-officer + -ἀρχης ruler.]
1646. J. G[regory], Notes & Observ. (1650), 48. To bear the Alytarcha’s part, and be a May-king, or Mock-Jupiter in these Revels.
1656. Blount, Glossogr., Alytark, he who seeth that good rule be kept at common Games and Exercises.
1692. Coles, Alytarch, keeper of order at publick sports.
